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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul Farmer invent that is attributed to inspiration from his daughter?
(a) A nasal spray, instead of a shot, for the MDR TB treatment.
(b) A vitamin supplement for the water supply in Cange.
(c) Pediatric doses and a regimen for his MDR TB patients.
(d) A special MDR TB treatment for pregnant women.

2. What result does the petition for electricity made by citizens of Cange have?
(a) They receive power for a few hours a day.
(b) Their petition is ignored.
(c) Their petition is denied.
(d) Zanmi Lasante is bombed by the military.

3. What is true of the cure for Tuberculosis in Haiti at the beginning of the Medicos Aventureros section?
(a) It is not the correct type of drug for this strain of illness.
(b) It's not available anywhere in the country.
(c) It's only available in city hospitals.
(d) The government has intercepted the shipment.

4. Who is Mamito married to?
(a) Jim Yong Kim.
(b) Fritz Lafontant.
(c) Tom White.
(d) Baby Doc Duvalier.

5. Who funds Kay Epin?
(a) Ophelia's father.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Jim Yong Kim.
(d) Tom White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Paul Farmer raised?

2. What does Paul Farmer write to Tracy Kidder in regards to the blood bank in Cange?

3. What award does Paul Farmer receive in the summer of 1993?

4. What is true of Paul and Jim in the beginning of the A Light Month for Travel section?

5. Who does Paul Farmer say the only men on Haiti who experience economic stability are?

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